Medication Aide / Med Tech - Safe, Dignified Senior Care

Sunrise Senior Living; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Middletown, NJ is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech to administer medications and treatments according to physician orders, while ensuring safety and dignity for residents.

You will document in MAR/TAR in real time, monitor residents during and after passes, and follow infection control standards. CPR/First Aid certification and a high school diploma are required, with senior care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; age 18; Medication Administration certification required
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Senior care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration
• Document in MAR/TAR accurately and in real time
• Observe residents during and after medication passes
• Monitor symptoms and administer medications as ordered for symptom relief
• Report refusals or concerns promptly
• Complete narcotic counts per policy
• Maintain clean, organized medication carts and rooms
• Follow infection control and safety standards

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Senior care experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Middletown, NJ is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech to administer medications and treatments according to physician orders, while ensuring safety and dignity for residents.

You will document in MAR/TAR in real time, monitor residents during and after passes, and follow infection control standards. CPR/First Aid certification and a high school diploma are required, with senior care experience preferred.